הָלַל

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Transliteration: hâlal

Pronunciation: haw-lal'

Definition: boast

Original: הלל

Transliteration: hâlal

Phonetic: haw-lal'

BDB Definition:

to shine
1. (Qal) to shine (figuratively of God's favour)
2. (Hiphil) to flash forth light
to praise, boast, be boastful
1. (Qal)
  1. to be boastful
  2. boastful ones, boasters (participle)
2. (Piel)
  1. to praise
  2. to boast, make a boast
3. (Pual)
  1. to be praised, be made praiseworthy, be commended, be worthy of praise
4. (Hithpael) to boast, glory, make one's boast
5. (Poel) to make a fool of, make into a fool
6. (Hithpoel) to act madly, act like a madman

Origin: a primitive root

TWOT entry: 499,500